Which four directors are on the shortlist for Masters of the Universe?

Iím trying to wrap my head around the idea of making a live-action He-Man flick. Sure, they did it back in 1987, but thatís not saying much. It was the 80s. That said, is this a film that will ever transfer well?

I could definitely see an awesomely updated animated version making waves. Thereís tons of great fan art on the web to support that theory. Regardless, theyíve decided to go with a more intense, probably ďedgierĒ version for the big screens.

The biggest issue with production right now is finding a director for MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. Jon M. Chu dropped out leaving the studio to search for someone else. Now it looks like there are four directors on the shortlist:

Out of the four who is the best choice? Hrmmmm, Cahill. Iím in the minority when it comes to my opinion on KICK-ASS 2. I actually enjoyed it. Wadlow did a nice job. He could be a decent fit for it as well.

Wow, that battle cat pic brought back a ton of memories! Was kinda partial to Panthor myself though. I'd rather see an updated animated version over a live action. Wouldn't mind live action but I don't think general audiences would be game for it. Think it will end up like Conan did(which I liked), which wasn't very good.

Wow, that battle cat pic brought back a ton of memories! Was kinda partial to Panthor myself though. I'd rather see an updated animated version over a live action. Wouldn't mind live action but I don't think general audiences would be game for it. Think it will end up like Conan did(which I liked), which wasn't very good.

Maybe the guy involved with Lego Movie??

Idk, the other directors are VERY unknown and don't have many good films behind them. At least the Lego Movie was a universal success but its different going from animation to live action. Also, I hope this just gets canned. It has the potential to be worse than the 80s movie.

Idk, the other directors are VERY unknown and don't have many good films behind them. At least the Lego Movie was a universal success but its different going from animation to live action. Also, I hope this just gets canned. It has the potential to be worse than the 80s movie.

This was a cheesy cartoon created to sell poorly articulate action figures

I was there, I know. Let's not over think this one. The odds of a movie based on a cartoon based on a merchandising strategy being good is pretty low. Do we really want to drag a talented director's name through the muck? I'd rather see skeletor get the Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law treatment on Adult Swim.

I was there, I know. Let's not over think this one. The odds of a movie based on a cartoon based on a merchandising strategy being good is pretty low. Do we really want to drag a talented director's name through the muck? I'd rather see skeletor get the Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law treatment on Adult Swim.

I hear you, but I think a lot of fans hold onto hope that we could actually get a film based on what we imagined when we played w/ the toys BEFORE the cartoon even came out. With a darker, grittier mood based on the illustrations from the toy packaging, if you can find that online anywhere.

Even as a kid I was let down a bit by the cartoon when it premiered. Watched it religiously, but it was never what I really wanted. Prince Adam, Cringer, & Orko were all crap to me. I just wanted

I hear you, but I think a lot of fans hold onto hope that we could actually get a film based on what we imagined when we played w/ the toys BEFORE the cartoon even came out. With a darker, grittier mood based on the illustrations from the toy packaging, if you can find that online anywhere.

Even as a kid I was let down a bit by the cartoon when it premiered. Watched it religiously, but it was never what I really wanted. Prince Adam, Cringer, & Orko were all crap to me. I just wanted Conan the Barbarian set on some distant planet.

Bigger Boat: I remember the little comics that came with the toys. I also remember that the drawings on the GI Joe packaging made those toys look way cooler than the cartoon. Of course you wanted Conan on a distant planet - because that's what Mattel was trying to rip off and sell to kids. I had fun with my He-Man guys, and I'm not saying a good movie is impossible - but I don't get dying for this to be a top-shelf project. There's enough good stuff out there to worry about something that was

Bigger Boat: I remember the little comics that came with the toys. I also remember that the drawings on the GI Joe packaging made those toys look way cooler than the cartoon. Of course you wanted Conan on a distant planet - because that's what Mattel was trying to rip off and sell to kids. I had fun with my He-Man guys, and I'm not saying a good movie is impossible - but I don't get dying for this to be a top-shelf project. There's enough good stuff out there to worry about something that was conceived as a way for Mattel to compete with Kenner in the toy aisle.

Moat Man: Yeah, no. I was 27 when the 2002 version came out. Who burned off his face? Oh, he burned off his own face? Yeah, sorry - no chills down my spine ;)

WOW, This is an awful shortlist of directors...I know there are more directors out there , especially ones that can do a far more better job then anybody on the current list. This is a popular franchise that shouldnt be thrown to any director...This franchise already had a "ehhh" movie that in my opinion, did not do the series any justice at all.

WOW, This is an awful shortlist of directors...I know there are more directors out there , especially ones that can do a far more better job then anybody on the current list. This is a popular franchise that shouldnt be thrown to any director...This franchise already had a "ehhh" movie that in my opinion, did not do the series any justice at all.

So...director's the studio can push around?

Come on Hollywood....

WTF
I'm sorry but these are awful choices for directors. HE-MAN is a franchise that should be carefully thought out and planned. Throwing this to just an 'ok' director is a bad move. I was thrilled that Jon Chu left but now this is their short list!!!? Come on Hollywood... wait for a great director to be available. The 2 that easily pop in my head are Zack Snyder and Alan Taylor. Once I saw Thor (and especially Thor 2) I knew a Masters of the Universe film could easily be made. I

WTF
I'm sorry but these are awful choices for directors. HE-MAN is a franchise that should be carefully thought out and planned. Throwing this to just an 'ok' director is a bad move. I was thrilled that Jon Chu left but now this is their short list!!!? Come on Hollywood... wait for a great director to be available. The 2 that easily pop in my head are Zack Snyder and Alan Taylor. Once I saw Thor (and especially Thor 2) I knew a Masters of the Universe film could easily be made. I thought Alan Taylor knocked it out of the park with Thor 2. It was a perfect mix of fantasy, humor, romance and action. And Zack Snyder has such a great track record with effects and action. Give him a really good script and you've got a hit summer film.

Chris McKay

Chris McKay was not only the editor on The Lego Movie; he was also the animation co-director and animation supervisor. Furthermore, he was a frequent director on Robot Chicken. I suspect that the visual look of The Lego Movie, designed to look stop-motion, was heavily influenced by McKay, and when I saw his name in the credits on the trailer and found out he was involved in Robot Chicken, it all made sense. I think he could carry a visual style to live action, though an animated version

Chris McKay was not only the editor on The Lego Movie; he was also the animation co-director and animation supervisor. Furthermore, he was a frequent director on Robot Chicken. I suspect that the visual look of The Lego Movie, designed to look stop-motion, was heavily influenced by McKay, and when I saw his name in the credits on the trailer and found out he was involved in Robot Chicken, it all made sense. I think he could carry a visual style to live action, though an animated version would be great with him at the helm.

Also, anyone remember seeing the Lego Movie directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller on this list? Maybe it was them who suggested Chris McKay.

Ahhhhhhhhhh, I wish they would stop teasing me. I want this movie so so bad, the Eighties baby in me is going nuts. I think He-Man could make for an amazing setting for a trilogy. They just need to find a director who has the right vision. I enjoyed "Kick-Ass 2", so I guess out that current list I would pick Wadlow. But I would have liked Joe Cornish or Rian Johnson(the USC bias in me would have loved Rian!) a lot more.

Ahhhhhhhhhh, I wish they would stop teasing me. I want this movie so so bad, the Eighties baby in me is going nuts. I think He-Man could make for an amazing setting for a trilogy. They just need to find a director who has the right vision. I enjoyed "Kick-Ass 2", so I guess out that current list I would pick Wadlow. But I would have liked Joe Cornish or Rian Johnson(the USC bias in me would have loved Rian!) a lot more.